Dr. John K. Char, DDS, DHM, PhD, LMT
Chief Physician and Founder
Dr. John K. Char, DDS, DHM, PhD, LMT
Throughout his lengthy career, Dr. Char has spent a lifetime researching and applying holistic treatments to benefit thousands of patients worldwide. As an ardent supporter of naturopathic medicine and a well known voice of reason in the holistic medical and dental community, he has authored three books and countless articles on the subject of wellness. He is also a nationally recognized authority on alternative and complementary medicine, and has used both successfully throughout his distinguished career.
Dr. Char was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended Iolani School. He then earned his doctorate of dental science from Creighton University in Nebraska, whose dental school is rated one of the top in the United States. Dr. Char then went on to serve as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy’s Dental Corps. While stationed in San Diego, he worked to maintain the dental health for both Naval and Marine Corps personnel during the Vietnam War. After completing his tour of duty, Dr. Char was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant and returned to his native Hawaii to build his private practice.
Dr. Char’s dental career has spanned more than 30 years, where he was one of the first dentists in the State of Hawaii to build a holistic practice around biocompatible materials for dental work. His impressive credentials also include European study leading to a Doctorate in Natural Science and a Doctorate in Homeopathic Medicine (DHM). Dr. Char also mentored under the late Dr. Reinhold Voll in Germany, known as the forefather of Electro-Acupuncture (EAV), a skill now practiced by over 25,000 health practitioners and doctors throughout the world.
As a research scientist, Dr. Char developed proprietary software programs for two FDA approved health scanners that can scan a patient’s entire body with zero radiation exposure. He has also created the Comprehensive Emogenesis Technique 1+9 (CET 1+9) system, an emotional wellness program that has helped patients find release from pain and limiting beliefs within minutes. The CET 1+9 program is now taught to holistic health practitioners and doctors all around the world, who travel to Hawaii to train exclusively in this protocol with Dr. Char.
Dr. Char is also the featured Official Guide of Holistic Health for SelfGrowth.com, one of the largest self-improvement websites in the U.S. with over 15 million annual visitors.
Today, Dr. Char enjoys working with his patients from his clinic in the mountains of Aiea. He enjoys watching football, listening to classical music, and singing with the Sounds of Aloha Men’s Chorus. He lives in Aiea with his wife, chihuahua, and papillon.
Mariko Lindley
Patient Service Representative and Technician
As one of our more cosmopolitan team members, Mariko has lived, worked, and taught all over the world. Born in Okinawa and raised in Kobe, she is a former instructor at the Gakken School, where she taught English, Japanese, Mathematics, and History to junior high school students. Mariko studied Fashion Design and French at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, and also studied in Texas, France, and Costa Rica. On her free time, Mariko is an avid hiker, runner, cook, and shopper, and has a love for Brad Pitt movies.
Joy Wada
Administrator and Technician
Ms. Wada has a long and distinguished career in the healthcare administration field. Prior to signing on with Dr. Char, she worked with a prominent Oahu optometrist as head administrator for over sixteen years, and is a strong believer in natural holistic remedies to help patients live healthier lives. Joy is a resident of Oahu and lives with her husband and children. On her spare time, Joy enjoys gardening, spending time with her family, and supporting her local church.
Christina Chuckas
Patient Service Representative and Technician Intern
A native of Kauai, Christina attended the Island School, Kauai’s foremost private educational institution. She then graduated from Linfield college in Oregon, studying pre-medicine. Christina is the clinic’s patient service representative, technician, and tech expert who keeps our myriad of computer systems and equipment running smoothly. Christina is currently pursuing a career in healthcare and is applying to medical school.
Johanna Bly
Director of Patient Services
Ms. Bly has an extensive background in business management and healthcare administration. She has served as business manager for a prominent dental office in Pearl City for over 27 years and helped Dr. Char co-author three books in holistic dentistry. In addition, her impressive resume includes lecturing on dental practice management across the United States and studying alternative medicine with renowned greats such as the late Dr. Reinhold Voll and Dr. Hermahn Duque. Johanna enjoys interior design, gardening, and doting on her two dogs.
